St Mary’s Newhouse, Station Lane, Barton, Preston PR3 5DY
Priests: Fr. Augustine Obiagwu and Fr. Francisco Ulogu
Parish Sisters: Sr. Shienrose La Torre, Sr. Monique, Sr. Theresa So SPC
Tel: 01772 862437 or 07934 222978
or 01772 862231 (Fernyhalgh Presbytery)
Email: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
Website: www.stmarynewhouse.org.uk
Safeguarding Officer: Michaela Allison 07802 435561
Primary School: St. Mary and St. Andrew’s
Tel: 01772 862335; Website: https://stmarystandrews.mecmat.org/
Newhouse News
Welcome to St Mary's Newhouse
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9th August 2026: Year A
Mass Times and Intentions
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Saturday 8th August 19th SUNDAY IN OT - EP1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE |
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Sunday 9th August 19th SUNDAY IN OT |
8:45am 10:30am |
OLSE SMN |
Denis Ibison (Birthday remembrance) Monica Perera (Anniversary) |
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Monday 10th August St. Lawrence, Feast |
9:00am |
OLSE |
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Tuesday 11th August St. Clare, Memorial |
4:00pm |
OLSE |
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Wednesday 12th August |
7:00pm |
SMN |
People of the parish Michael Woods (Anniversary) |
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Friday 14th August St. Maximilian Kolbe, Memorial |
9.00am 2:00pm |
OLSE SMN |
Rosary Service |
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Saturday 15th August Assumption of the BVM – EP1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE |
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Sunday 16th August Assumption of BVM |
8:45am 10:30am |
OLSE SMN |
John & Alice Boyle (John’s Anniversary) Mary Myerscough (Anniversary, RIP) |
OLSE Our Lady and St Edward, Fulwood.
SMF St Mary's Fernyhalgh
SMN St Mary's Newhouse, Barton
SMF (Fernyhalgh) Mass Schedule
NO MASSES on Mondays & Fridays;
Tuesdays @ 9.00am, Wednesdays @ 9.00am, Thursdays @ 9:00am;
Saturdays @ 12 noon Ladyewell Shrine.
Sundays @ 10:00am & 3:00pm
CONFESSION available at SMN and OLSE after every Holy Mass.
If anyone coming to Holy Communion requires a gluten-free host, please let Pauline know in advance as we now have access to some.
Please, would parishioners who would like a mass intention hand their request directly to Sr Shienrose or Pauline. There is plenty of space in the Mass diary. Envelopes are available at the back of church or in the church porch.
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SMN HOUSEBOUND COMMUNION
If you know of our parishioners who want to have communion/confession please approach Sr Shienrose or any of our priests. Thank you.
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Please pray for the sick and housebound of our SMN and OLSE parishes:
Kevin Weardan, Victoria Leighton, Ellie Rose, Joe McIntyre, John Riley, Joe Kemp, David Cochrane, Jessica, Amanda, Christine, Josie Bateman, Caspia Bragagnini.
To have the name of a seriously sick person on the newsletter, please submit their name and yours with your phone number
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Mass book Vol.2 page 114
Sunday Readings
1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a
PSALM 85(84):9ab,10. 11-12. 13-14. R. 8
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:22-33
“Command me to come to you on the water.”
At the centre of Jesus' words of assurance to his stricken disciples stands the divine identification "It is I," which in Greek is simply "I AM." These words echo the burning bush episode in Exodus, especially God's disclosure of his identity to Moses- "I am who I am" (Ex 3:14). The Gospel shows the contrast between Peter's and his companions' reactions. Peter represents those who ask for spectacular proofs or signs before believing; "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." Instead, his companions wait in the boat, and when the wind dies down as Jesus enters the boat, they confess their faith; "Truly, you are the Son of God." Peter returns to the boat humbled by his experience on the water. He dared Jesus. In response, Jesus dared his faith and exposed how weak it was; "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" Peter learns that true faith needs no proofs, for it is essentially a relationship-of-trust.
Lord Jesus, may your word in the Scriptures and the Spirit's movements in our hearts suffice for us to believe. Amen.
Sr. Bernadita Dianzon fsp
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The Pope’s Prayer Intention for the month of AUGUST
For evangelisation in the city.
Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build
community.
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The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation, is celebrated next Sunday.
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2nd Aug. Parish Collection incl. via banks: £ 420.85
Attendance at Mass: 78
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Students for the Priesthood – Diocese of Lancaster
Please keep in your prayers the students of our Diocese who are in formation for the priesthood.
Those beginning or continuing formation:
• Alexander Kanaan • Ben O’Flynn
• Dominic Standing • Paddie Denton
• Harry Rawcliffe
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RCIA -Rite of Christian (Catholic) Initiation for Adults. We currently have two enquirers for the Course, this year. We start in September through to Easter 2027. This course is predominantly, but not exclusively, for people who would like to become members of the Church. If you know of anyone who would like to join the Course or anyone who feels they would benefit from the Course they/you would be most welcome. We would also welcome anyone who would like to join our team of catechists.
Please contact Sheila Green for more information on 07528 020480.
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Join Bishop Swarbrick on the London March for Life on September 5th 2026. SPUC Preston Branch want to arrange a coach with pick up in Preston. Please register your interest by contacting the Secretary at spucpreston@gmail.com or on 07523 183758
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Catechism of the Catholic Church
-Section one: “I believe – We believe”
9. What is the full and definitive stage of God’s Revelation?
The full and definitive stage of God’s revelation is accomplished in his Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, the mediator and fullness of Revelation. He, being the only-begotten Son of God made man, is the perfect and definitive Word of the Father. In the sending of the Son and the gift of the Spirit, Revelation is now fully complete, although the faith of the Church must gradually grasp its full significance over the course of centuries.
“In giving us his Son, his only and definitive Word, God spoke everything to us at once in this Word, and he has no more to say.” (St. John of the Cross)
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Parish WhatsApp group
We have a St Mary's Newhouse WhatsApp group for all our parishioners. It's a great way to keep up with all parish news, especially when something time-critical needs to be communicated.
If you would like to be added to the group, please pass your details (must have mobile phone number) to Michaela after Mass. Or let Sr. Sheinrose know (contact details at top of bulletin) and she will pass on to Michaela.
Thank you.
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Altar Servers Needed - Altar serving is a vital ministry in our parish—practically assisting at Mass and, in a special way, serving Jesus who came to serve. We welcome anyone who has made their First Holy Communion: Year 3 children, older young people, and adults.
If you’re interested, please speak to Father, Sister, or John Woods, or email olseservers@gmail.com.
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Our Parish appreciates and relies upon the generosity of its parishioners in a variety of roles to contribute towards its life and mission in our community.
If you would like to offer your services as a volunteer, or to find out which roles we currently need strengthening, please complete a stewardship form and/or
contact the priests, Mark, Pauline or one of the Sisters.
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New to the Parish
If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to our priest after Mass who will be very happy to chat to you and get to know you.
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Children's Liturgy and Parish Tea Bar both take place during/after the 10.30am Mass on the first Sunday of each month in the parish rooms next to the church.
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Children's Liturgy Dates for 2026
September 6th
November 1st
December 6th
All take place during the 10.30am Sunday Mass.
All children welcome!
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A Prayer for Our Earth
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love,
that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live
as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain
at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognise that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace.
-Pope Francis, Laudato Si'-
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The Rosary Service schedule for 2026 is available. Please see separate web page <here>
The next Special Rosary Service will be at 2pm on Friday 14th August, to celebrate the feast day of St Maximilian Kolbe. At St Mary's Newhouse.
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OLSE NEWS
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a time in quiet prayer with Jesus at OLSE every Tuesday at 3:00pm before the 4:00pm mass. ALL WELCOME!
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Please see OLSE website for details of all our weekly events in the parish centre https://ourladyandstedwards.co.uk/
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Parish Lunches
Monthly Wednesday Gatherings in OLSE Parish Centre
2-course meal from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
£10 per ticket
Upcoming dates and beneficiaries
September 9th Church Repair Fund
October 14th CAFOD
25th November Church Repair Fund
16th December Church Repair Fund
If you are interested and would like to be added to our mailing list, which gives you the option to reserve tickets, please contact Emma:
07890 220249 or e_mcgrath@live.co.uk
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Visit:- https://www.churchpaper.co.uk/ to view all the different diocesan newspapers, including the Catholic Voice of Lancaster.
The Haydock Memorial
Informative videos can be found on St. Andrews, Cottam website (https://www.standrewscottam.org.uk/), including one which includes reference to the Haydock memorial at St. Mary's. See https://youtu.be/FvaUYLxyP60
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The Word of Mercy
Parish Clergy:
Fr. Augustine Obiagwu (Priest in Charge) and
Fr. Francisco Ulogu
at St Mary's, Fernyhalgh
Telephone: mostly via the Sisters on 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
but also via Fernyhalgh parish on 01772 862231
Parish Sisters:
Sister Sheinrose La Torre, Sister Monique and
Sister Theresa
belonging to congregation St. Paul of Chartres.
at The Convent (formerly OLSE presbytery).
Tel: 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
Eml: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
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